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Behind the Counter: How South Point Grocery Makes Our Sandwiches

Written by Southpoint-Editor on March 17, 2026. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

Most grocery store delis hand you something pre-made and wrapped in plastic. At South Point Kitchen, the sandwich counter works differently. Every sandwich is built to order, pressed or toasted when it calls for it, and made with ingredients that the team has already put real work into before your order even comes in.

That might sound simple. But there’s a process behind it that’s worth knowing about, because it’s what makes the difference between a sandwich that’s just fine and one you come back for.

It Starts Before You Order

A lot of what makes South Point Kitchen sandwiches stand out happens before the counter opens. Several of the spreads, sauces, and toppings on the menu are made in-house, which means the team is prepping them fresh, not pulling them from a jar or a squeeze bottle shipped in from somewhere else.

Take Rick’s Reuben (#3). The Russian dressing on that sandwich is made in-house, and so is the sauerkraut-olive blend layered in with the pastrami and Swiss. Those aren’t details you’d notice by reading a menu description, but you notice them when you eat it. The flavors are more specific, more considered. That’s the point.

The Crackpot (#5) has herb cream cheese made in-house too, spread on a French roll alongside slow cooked pork, banana peppers, French onions, tomato, and Swiss cheese. And the Meatball Deluxe (#10) — house made meatballs, full stop. That’s not a shortcut item. Someone made those.

The Meat Is Worth Talking About

South Point Kitchen proudly features Kretschmar deli meat, a premium deli brand known for clean ingredients and quality cuts — the kind of thing you’d notice if you’ve had enough mediocre deli sandwiches to know the difference.

You’ll taste it in sandwiches like The Grinder (#6), which layers capicola, salami, and pesto with tomato, banana peppers, provolone, vinegar and oil on a French roll. Or The Club (#8), where roast beef, turkey, and bacon come together with tomato, Swiss, spicy mayo, vinegar and oil. The meat quality carries those sandwiches in a way that cheaper cuts simply wouldn’t.

Toasted or Grilled, Not Just Assembled

A French roll that’s been properly toasted holds up to sauce and toppings instead of going soft halfway through. A grilled sandwich develops texture and warmth that you just can’t get from ingredients piled cold on bread. That’s why the kitchen has both a toaster and a grill – to ensure you get the perfect sandwich every time you order.

For something like the Big Cheese (#9) — American, provolone, cheddar, fennel cream cheese, garlic butter, tomato, vinegar and oil on sourdough — the way the bread is finished makes a real difference in how all those cheeses come together. Same with Rick’s Reuben on rye. The grill isn’t just for show.

A Few Worth Trying First

If you’re new to the sandwich counter, here are a few that give you a good feel for what the kitchen does well.

The Heels (#1)

Bacon, provolone, hot sauce peanut butter, strawberry preserves, and roasted jalapeño on a French roll. It’s a combination that sounds like it shouldn’t work and absolutely does. Sweet, spicy, savory — the kind of sandwich people order once on a dare and then keep coming back for on purpose.

Rick’s Reuben (#3)

Pastrami, Swiss, sauerkreaut-olive blend, and house made Russian dressing on rye bread. The housemade components are what set this one apart from a diner Reuben. Everything is more intentional, and you can taste it.

The Crackpot (#5)

Slow cooked pork, banana peppers, French onions, tomato, herb cream cheese, and Swiss on a French roll. The pork is slow cooked, the cream cheese is made in-house, and the whole thing is the kind of sandwich that takes a minute to eat because you’re paying attention to it.

Meatball Deluxe (#10)

House made meatballs, pepperoni, mozzarella, and pesto. The meatballs are made here, which is the whole reason this one is on the list. It’s straightforward and done right.

The Counter Is Worth a Stop

South Point Kitchen isn’t trying to be a restaurant. It’s a sandwich counter inside a neighborhood grocery store, and it operates with the kind of care and consistency that most standalone sandwich shops don’t bother with.

Housemade components, quality deli meat, a full menu of 10 sandwiches and a build-your-own option, toasted and grilled to order. That’s not a coincidence. That’s just how South Point does things.

So, What Is South Point Grocery? A Look Inside the Silo Store

Written by Southpoint-Editor on February 17, 2026. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

If you’ve driven through Silo Square and spotted South Point Grocery, you’ve probably wondered what kind of store it is.

The answer is simple. It’s a full-service neighborhood grocery built for everyday life. But once you walk through the doors, you realize it’s more than shelves and checkout lanes. It’s a place designed with intention, shaped by food, and grounded in community.

The Silo Square location carries the same spirit that started in Downtown Memphis. Thoughtful selection. Strong departments. A space that feels comfortable instead of overwhelming.

Here’s what you’ll find inside.

Produce at Peak Freshness

From everyday staples like onions, potatoes, peppers, greens, and tomatoes to seasonal items that shift throughout the year, the produce section is full of colorful fruits and vegetables.

This is where most weekly carts begin. Ingredients for pasta night. Vegetables for roasting. Salad fixings for lunches. It feels practical, but it also feels curated. Nothing overdone. Nothing chaotic.

The produce department makes it easy to build meals from scratch or add something fresh to what you already have planned.

Orange juice is squeezed and poured into individual bottles daily to emphasize peak freshness with no additives. Fruit is cut daily to give you a convenient and fresh grab-and-go selection.

A Full-Service Meat Counter

The meat department is one of the anchors of the store.

Instead of rows of only prepackaged trays, there’s a staffed counter offering quality cuts and everyday proteins. Steaks for grilling. Chicken for weeknight dinners. Ground beef for tacos or chili. Pork for slow cooking.

A full-service meat counter changes how people shop. You can ask questions. You can choose specific cuts. You can build dinner around what looks best that day.

It gives the store a sense of care that feels hands-on.

The Deli: Built Like a Real Sandwich Shop

The deli at South Point Silo has its own identity inside the store.

Led by Chef Josh McLane, the sandwich shop brings a layer of personality that makes people stop in even when groceries are not the main goal.

Rick’s Reuben is stacked with pastrami, sauerkraut, and an olive blend, finished with house-made Russian dressing on rye bread. The olive blend adds depth, giving the classic structure a little edge.

The Heels layers bacon, provolone, hot sauce, peanut butter, and strawberry roasted jalapeño preserves onto a French roll. It balances sweet, salty, and heat in a way that feels bold but thoughtful.

The Grinder brings capicola, salami, pesto, tomato, banana peppers, provolone, vinegar, and oil together on a French roll. It’s layered, sharp, and satisfying without feeling heavy.

The bread has texture. The ingredients are deliberate. Each sandwich feels assembled with attention.

Having this kind of deli inside a grocery store shifts the rhythm of the space. Some people come in for lunch and leave with groceries. Others grab ingredients and add a sandwich on the way out. It makes everyday errands more than something to check off your to-do list.

Grocery Essentials That Cover the Week

Beyond the specialty departments, South Point Silo functions as a true full-service grocery store.

You’ll find dairy, eggs, bread, frozen foods, canned goods, snacks, pantry staples, and household essentials. The items that keep kitchens moving throughout the week.

You won’t have to run to the closest big-box grocery store after South Point. It’s possible to shop a full list in one trip. That matters for a neighborhood store. Convenience is part of the design.

The layout feels manageable. Nothing is hidden. Nothing feels excessive. It’s structured in a way that supports both quick stops and full stock-ups.

Beer and Local Products

The beer section adds another layer to the experience.

Local craft options sit alongside familiar favorites. The selection works for casual dinners, porch nights, or small gatherings. It feels thoughtful without feeling overwhelming.

Throughout the store, you’ll also find local products woven into the shelves. Sauces, snacks, specialty items that connect back to the region. Those details tie the Silo Square store to the larger Memphis roots of South Point Grocery.

Grab & Go for Busy Days

Not every visit is planned a week in advance.

Some days call for grab-and-go meals, prepared items, or quick solutions between work and home. South Point makes room for that.

You can stop in for lunch, pick up dinner ingredients, and leave without feeling rushed. The store supports both kinds of days.

A Store That Fits Its Community

South Point Grocery in Silo Square works because it functions as a complete grocery store while still feeling personal. It’s a shopping experience built uniquely for you.

You can build a week’s worth of meals from the produce and meat departments. You can grab a sandwich that feels carefully made. You can pick up pantry essentials, local products, and something to drink for the evening.

It’s steady. It’s intentional. It’s built for the people who shop there regularly.

After a few visits, it stops feeling like a new store in the neighborhood. It starts feeling like part of the routine.

And that’s usually when you know a grocery store has found its place.

South Point Grocery Silo Square Stocking

What Happens Before Your Food Hits the Shelf

Written by Southpoint-Editor on February 1, 2026. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

When you walk into South Point Grocery in Silo Square, most of the focus is on what you’re picking up for dinner.

Produce for the week. A cut of meat for the grill. A sandwich for lunch.

What often shapes that experience, though, is the work happening in plain view throughout the store. Preparation is part of the environment here. It isn’t hidden away. It becomes part of the rhythm you step into when you walk through the doors.

That rhythm builds trust over time.

Food Prepared in Real Time

Spend a few minutes near the deli counter and you’ll see it.

Sandwiches are assembled as they’re ordered. Bread freshly sliced. Ingredients layered carefully. Sauces spread with intention. Each build has its own pace.

Rick’s Reuben comes together with pastrami, sauerkraut, olive blend, and house-made Russian dressing on rye. The Grinder stacks capicola, salami, pesto, tomato, banana peppers, provolone, vinegar, and oil onto a French roll. The Heels layers bacon, provolone, hot sauce, peanut butter, and strawberry roasted jalapeño preserves in a combination that feels bold but deliberate.

You can watch the ingredients go on. You can see how each sandwich is structured. There’s clarity in that moment. Nothing feels abstract.

The process is part of the experience.

A Counter That Invites Interaction

The meat department carries that same sense of visibility.

Cuts are selected at the counter, weighed, wrapped, and handed directly to customers. There’s a steady exchange between staff and shoppers. Questions get answered. Preferences get discussed. Selections are made with care.

Seeing that interaction reinforces the idea that food is being handled thoughtfully before it reaches your cart. It gives weight to the experience.

The counter becomes a space of engagement rather than just a point of transaction.

Daily Movement Behind the Scenes

Intentional preparation is present at every point of contact.

Produce constantly gets rotated and refreshed. Grab-and-go items are arranged cleanly and consistently. Shelves are stocked with attention to presentation. Labels are clear. Ingredients are listed.

You can trace what you’re buying. The attention to detail makes the store feel maintained rather than static.

There’s a steady movement that keeps everything flowing. It’s subtle, but it shapes the atmosphere.

Transparency as a Philosophy

Transparency doesn’t always announce itself.

Sometimes it shows up through visibility. Through open counters. Through clear ingredient lists. Through food assembled in front of you.

When customers can see how something is made, it adds emotion to the purchase. Familiarity builds gradually. Over time, that familiarity turns into confidence.

At South Point Grocery, preparation isn’t treated like a backstage operation. It lives in the same space as the shopping experience.

Before your food reaches the shelf or the counter, it moves through hands, prep surfaces, and displays that are part of the store’s everyday flow. That visibility creates connection. And connection creates trust.

Employee working at South Point Grocery's deli.

Grab and Go at our Downtown Deli

Written by SouthPoint Grocery on February 22, 2024. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

Are you tired of the same old grocery shopping routine? Do you crave a convenient way to satisfy your hunger on the go without compromising on quality or taste? Look no further than South Point Grocery‘s exceptional downtown Memphis deli and grab-and-go section! Situated in the heart of the South Main community, South Point Grocery is your ultimate one-stop destination for all things convenient and delicious.

Elevate Your Gatherings with Artisanal Delights on a Charcuterie Board

Written by SouthPoint Grocery on August 23, 2023. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

South Point Grocery exudes culinary sophistication in the heart of Memphis’ bustling downtown urban landscape. With its sleek design and an impressive array of local gourmet offerings, this modern grocery store has redefined the way we approach food shopping. When visiting the store, you will be pleased to find a wide range of items that will allow you to create a truly unforgettable charcuterie board for your next gathering. From savory cured meats to delectable cheeses and everything in between, you will surely find everything you need to impress your guests.

Cheese selection at South Point Grocery.

South Point Grocery’s Delicious Deli

Written by SouthPoint Grocery on April 3, 2023. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

If you haven’t stopped by South Point Grocery in downtown Memphis yet, you’re missing out on a unique grocery shopping experience. South Point Grocery opened one year ago this month to fill the void for downtown residents. Grocery shopping doesn’t have to be a grueling, overwhelming chore. SPG was designed to be an easy and enjoyable grocery store, from the free street parking to the friendly checkout.

We’ll Never Steer You Wrong – South Point’s Meat Department Is a Cut Above

Written by SouthPoint Grocery on May 2, 2022. Posted in South Point Grocery Blog.

At South Point Grocery, we know that fresh meat is an important item on your shopping list, and a good cut of meat can make or break a home-cooked meal. That’s why we’re proud to feature two incredible brands in our meat cases – Certified Angus Beef®️ and locally-sourced Home Place Pastures. Make your way through our grocery aisles to our meat department, where our in-house butcher Robert and his team will be ready to serve you the best cuts of meat for any occasion.